Japan core inflation slips below target as subsidies mask underlying price pressures | investingLive
Japan inflation slowed on subsidies, but underlying price pressures remain firm, keeping the BoJ’s tightening path intact. Summary: Headline CPI slows to 1.3% y/y (prev 1.5%, est 1.3%) Core CPI (ex fresh food) drops to 1.6% (prev 2.0%, est 1.7%), below BoJ target Core-core CPI (ex food, energy) holds at 2.5% (prev 2.6%, est 2.4%)…